PBL Capacity Activity 1

Choose an outlet (e.g. restaurant/bank/supermarket)

Use the PBL 7-Step Cycle to identify:

• The nature of demand fluctuations and what influences it

• The way in which we can measure capacity

• Alternative ways for coping with fluctuating demand

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PBL Capacity Activity 2: Issues of capacity planning & control

Vegetables are eaten all year round in Bahrain, but during Ramadan demand for vegetables
increases. How can we cope with such demand fluctuations as a local grower and importer?

Use the PBL 7-Step Cycle